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    thread for alternative building materials

    Mclovin
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    Post by Mclovin Thu Jun 19, 2014 12:02 am

    the goal is to find cheap and easy to obtain building materials\

    http://www.pinterest.com/lovemybooksii/alternative-building-materials/
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alternative_natural_materials

    My favourite: earthbags
    http://www.inspirationgreen.com/earthbag-construction.html

    Cob (straw, clay and earth)

    http://www.motherearthnews.com/green-homes/cob-building-basics-zm0z13onzrob.aspx?PageId=1#ArticleContent

    Tires
    http://www.earth911.com/home-garden/building-with-tires/

    Bricks made of sand processed by bacteria
    http://www.biomason.com/
    http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2014/01/19/4617088/nc-startup-develops-a-way-to-turn.html#.U6IOvLFqHcs
    http://www.treehugger.com/green-architecture/architect-grows-brick-from-bacteria-sand-urine.html

    Bottles for greenhouse roof
    thread for alternative building materials XVjEi

    Rice hull houses
    http://www.appropedia.org/Rice_Hulls_in_Construction
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